Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network
In Phu My
From
£18
pp
7h 0 mins · 5.0 (3,044)
Don't waste your holiday stuck in traffic on a crowded bus. This Small-Group Tour (limited to 12 travelers) takes you directly to the Cu Chi Tunnels in a modern, air-conditioned van. Explore the underground network with a knowledgeable guide who shares the real stories of the war, not just the script. Includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a light snack of tapioca & tea
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at the centrally located hotels in District 1.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- A/C van as per program tour
- Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)
What's not included
- Travel insurance; Food & Beverage
- Tips & personal expenses (telephone calls, shooting gun...)
- Other services not mentioned in the inclusion
- Shooting gun fee - 600.000vnd for 10 bullet
Itinerary
- Escape the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and head straight to the countryside. Unlike standard big-bus tours, our Small Group van navigates the traffic faster, getting you to the site before the massive crowds arrive (for the morning slot). Watch the cityscape fade into rice paddies and rubber plantations. Your guide will provide an introduction to the Vietnam War (American War) context, setting the scene for what you are about to witness. (1h 0min)
- Upon arrival, watch a short documentary (a relic from the war era) before heading into the jungle. - Discover how a 200km underground web was built using simple tools. - See the ingenious and terrifying traps used during the conflict. - Experience the claustrophobic reality of tunnel life by crawling through a safe section of the tunnel (widened for visitors). Note: Crawling is optional; you can walk above ground if you prefer. For those interested in military history, there is an opportunity to fire real weapons (AK-47 or M16) at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (bullets are at your own expense). Before leaving, sit down to taste boiled tapioca with sesame salt and hot pandan tea—the actual diet that sustained the Viet Cong fighters in the tunnels. (3h 0min) Admission included
- Relax in the cool van as we drive you back to your hotel. (1h 0min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab.
***The meeting point address:
+ 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
End point
***Meeting point is located in the backpacker area, and recommended to come is taxi or Grab.
***The meeting point address:
+ 112 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Practical information
- Operated by
- TNK Travel
- Max group size
- 12 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–12
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Group tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Extra surcharge may apply for pickup outside of District 1.
- For the centrally located hotels in Dist 1 where we can not pick up and transfer because of the traffic rules, please contact the local supplier for support. In more detail, we are not allowed to pick up at Nguyễn Trãi Street, Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa Street,…
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 7 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.